purport (
http://definr.com/purport)
n 1: the intended meaning of a communication [syn:
intent,
spirit]
2: general meaning or tenor: "caught the drift of the
conversation" [syn:
drift]
v 1: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or
claiming; "The letter purports to express people's
opinion"
2: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn:
aim,
purpose,
propose]